CVE-2026-90698
memcached mcmc Tokenizer proto_text.c try_read_command_asciiauth out-of-bounds
Description
A security flaw has been discovered in memcached 1.6.41/1.6.42/1.6.43. This vulnerability affects the function try_read_command_asciiauth of the file proto_text.c of the component mcmc Tokenizer. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds read. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. Upgrading to version 1.6.44 is able to resolve this issue. The patch is identified as af05c9302bba508b736c3da1d5670f63fe8b7db4. You should upgrade the affected component.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 14, 2026, 9:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 14, 2026, 9:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade memcached to version 1.6.44.
- Apply the available patch.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A security flaw has been discovered in memcached 1.6.41/1.6.42/1.6.43. This vulnerability affects the function try_read_command_asciiauth of the file proto_text.c of the component mcmc Tokenizer. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds read. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. Upgrading to version 1.6.44 is able to resolve this issue. The patch is identified as af05c9302bba508b736c3da1d5670f63fe8b7db4. You should upgrade the affected component. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P) Added CWE CWE-119 Added CWE CWE-125 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/90xxx/CVE-2026-90698.json">CVE-2026-90698</a> Added Reference https://github.com/memcached/memcached/ Added Reference https://github.com/memcached/memcached/commit/af05c9302bba508b736c3da1d5670f63fe8b7db4 Added Reference https://github.com/memcached/memcached/releases/tag/1.6.44 Added Reference https://protectiv.ph/research/memcached-asciiauth-empty-line-dos Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-90698 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/916217 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/916219 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/403231 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/403231/cti